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WhatsApp's New Security Upgrades

Meta is enhancing WhatsApp's security by upgrading two-step verification to use custom passwords, adding caller context for unknown numbers on Android, and supporting multiple passkeys per account for seamless login across devices.

Jyotismita Choudhury | | 2 min read

WhatsApp's New Security Upgrades
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Meta is rolling out new account security updates for Whatsapp to protect users against unauthorized access and scams. Here is what is changing:

1. Stronger Two-Step Verification

  1. The Change: Two-step verification is upgrading from a simple 6-digit PIN to a full, custom password.
  2. The Benefit: You can now use letters, numbers, and special characters, making account takeover attempts much harder for scammers.

2. Caller Context for Unknown Numbers

  1. The Change: Incoming calls from unsaved numbers (rolling out on Android) will now display background details before you pick up.
  2. Key Details: Shows whether the caller is from another country and if you share any mutual groups.
  3. The Benefit: Gives you instant context to evaluate suspicious calls before answering.

3. Multi-Device Passkey Support

  1. The Change: Over 1 billion users now use passkeys (fingerprint, Face ID, or screen lock) to log in. You can now link multiple passkeys to a single account.
  2. The Benefit: Enables seamless logins across both Android and iOS devices without SMS codes.
  3. How to Enable: Go to Settings > Account > Passkeys in WhatsApp.


Source: Meta

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